Episode 16 recap: Duo Ling is poisoned and in a coma.
The large wooden beam was launched onto the surface of the sea. Fatso, Sherry Yang, and others climbed onto the broken beam and shouted loudly for Hu Ba Yi's name. They initially thought that Hu Ba Yi's chances of survival were slim, but to their astonishment, Hu Ba Yi miraculously surfaced. Although he was already unconscious, he clung tightly to a piece of the broken beam.
After waking up, Hu Ba Yi was asked by Ming Shu how he managed to escape. Hu Ba Yi recalled the thrilling scene just now. After falling from the large beam, Da Li slipped off Hu Ba Yi and Hu Ba Yi saw the broken iron chain beside him. He quickly grabbed it with both hands and returned to the surface with the others.
After recounting this, Hu Ba Yi inquired about the condition of the others. Apart from Da Li not resurfacing, only Duo Ling's condition was not good. For some unknown reason, she still hasn't regained consciousness until now. Gu Cai has already bandaged her injuries.
The final part could have been made into an adventure genre. Without tombs and coffins, where would the grave-robbing come from? Why couldn't it be filmed? The Iron Triangle could have stayed in Qingwu Ancient Town in the Wushan Gorge, passed through the anti-aircraft tunnels, walked on the cliff bird paths, crossed the Invisible Fairy Bridge, entered the Gate of the Divine Brush Paintings, explored historical relics, obtained the antidote, experienced mountain collapses and ground splits, drilled through tunnels, and escaped to safety.
If there were no feudal superstitions and taboos, it could have been aired. Why stubbornly confront those things that are not allowed to be broadcast? Change the approach, and everything will be resolved effortlessly.
The romance in this drama feels like it's stretched out for the sake of filling time. Although it serves as a buildup to the final monologue of Old Hu in the water, personally, I feel it's a bit excessive.
Perhaps it's because it's difficult to achieve good special effects in the water, and the actors either have tightly tied hair or wear helmets. However, the monster design is decent.
But in the first few episodes, the bright and glossy background on the sea surface really looks like it's shot for an advertisement.
When Old Hu fell into the water and started reminiscing about the previous seasons, I almost thought that this series would conclude in the South China Sea. However, in the end, they still have to go in search of medicine, so it seems there's still a possibility for Wu Xia.
A bit disappointed. The plot feels forced. The chubby guy isn't someone who lacks understanding. The sudden confrontation with A Hao over the pearls felt out of place. And of course, later on, they introduce the storyline of the bottom warehouse, A Hao dies, and they inexplicably end up robbing a bag in the Ghost Market.
Then the bag falls into the water, the master gets bitten and dies. The whole storyline about the family heirloom that protects against sharks feels pointless. Old Hu holds on, waiting for the rope, while the two of them lie there shouting, not throwing the rope.
It doesn't align with their character development. It feels like they're just setting up the plot for later.
There will definitely be another season. The adaptation of "Nanhai" is setting the stage for the next season. First of all, in the original work, there wasn't as much emotional portrayal between Master Ruan Hei and his disciples.
But the drama has been emphasizing their master-disciple relationship. Before Ruan Hei's death, he entrusted them with a mission.
Secondly, Ruan Hei and his disciples saved the Iron Triangle twice. It was Wang Pangzi's attempt to snatch the bag from Ming Shu that directly led to Ruan Hei's death.
Wang Pangzi is clearly filled with guilt. And if it weren't for Ruan Hei retrieving the bag of Southern Pearls, they wouldn't have been able to activate the Jianmu, and the Iron Triangle would have been doomed in the Guixu.
Furthermore, Wang Pangzi wants to survive and pursue Duo Ling. He definitely has a reason to go. As for Yang Can and Hu Ba Yi, if it weren't for the bag of pearls and the password Gu Cai had memorized since childhood, they wouldn't have been able to escape the Guixu.
Even the encounter with the mermaid underwater would have been enough for Lao Hu and Wang Pangzi to drink a toast.
With such a huge debt of gratitude, even though it's not owed to Duo Ling specifically, it was Duo Ling who found the watch initially, and now it's changed to Gu Cai finding it and giving it to Duo Ling.
Gu Cai definitely wouldn't just stand by and watch her sister die. Plus, there's Ruan Hei's favor and his dying wish to entrust his disciples.
Lao Hu couldn't possibly ignore Duo Ling. It's a matter of life and death.
Lao Hu's reasons for going to Bashu are sufficient and justified. So he will definitely go to Bashu. Once he goes, it's normal to encounter various things when they venture into the deep mountains and forests to search for herbs.
Who can control whether they accidentally fall into some tomb while collecting herbs? So there will definitely be a next season, but it's uncertain whether it will be called "Wuxia Guanshan" or perhaps "Wuxia Adventure.
Everyone is saying that Bayi and Pangzi acted impulsively, but I think it's perfectly normal. Firstly, Bayi and Pangzi grew up by the coast in Fujian and followed their relatives out to sea. They have always been skilled in water and can hold their breath for half an hour before resurfacing in the waves.
Later on, they went to the northeastern region due to the Down to the Countryside Movement, but wouldn't they still be familiar with maritime matters?
Secondly, from the time they went to the countryside until their journey to the South China Sea, it has been almost 20 years.
They have likely reached a point where encountering strange and supernatural events no longer affects them.
Thirdly, in reality, the captain is like a god on board a ship. Whatever the captain says goes, and if you don't agree, you shouldn't have gotten on the ship in the first place.
Summary: They assigned you a mission that's extremely dangerous, with risks at every turn. However, you have to prepare everything yourself, and there are no benefits or rewards after completing the task.
They'll just give you a "Good Person Card" and expect you to hand over any good things you encounter to the country. How is this any different from ancient forced labor, where you prepare everything and work for the government for free?
You're responsible for all the consequences. I can't even begin to comprehend what this drama is trying to convey. We can all guess that in the first season, they received tens of thousands of dollars, but now it's all about selfless dedication and sacrifice!
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